Lonica Clark
Grayson
Summary
Dynamic Registered Respiratory Therapist with extensive experience at Jewish Hospital Louisville, adept in ventilator management and patient care documentation. Excelled in delivering comprehensive respiratory care, enhancing patient breathing functions, and collaborating with care teams. Skilled in equipment troubleshooting and fostering patient education, significantly improving treatment outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Three Rivers Medical Center
04.2022 - 09.2024
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Provided bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
DME Coordinator
Healthy Way Pharmacy
06.2018 - 02.2020
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- Developed internal requirements and standards to minimize regulatory risks and liability across programs.
- Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits, and recordkeeping.
- Inspected, tested and calibrated medical equipment before installing.
- Researched catalogs and parts lists to locate components for repairs.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Jewish Hospital Louisville
08.2013 - 11.2017
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
St. Claire Medical Center
01.2011 - 10.2013
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Ashland Community And Technical College
Ashland, KY12-2010
Skills
- Patient care documentation
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Patient and caregiver education
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Tracheostomy care
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Electronic medical records
- Ventilator management
- Clinical decision making
- Oxygen therapy
- Infection control techniques
- Medical terminology
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Three Rivers Medical Center
04.2022 - 09.2024
DME Coordinator
Healthy Way Pharmacy
06.2018 - 02.2020
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Jewish Hospital Louisville
08.2013 - 11.2017
Registered Respiratory Therapist
St. Claire Medical Center
01.2011 - 10.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Ashland Community And Technical College
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